Kindergarten Educator - Casual

About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering 

• Access to Salary Packaging
• Casual position 
• 12% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Onsite Parking

About the Role

The Kindergarten Educator will work closely with Kindergarten Director, Teachers and Educators, supporting the delivery of a quality, developmentally appropriate learning program that promotes and embeds Aboriginal culture.

The Kindergarten Educator will also be responsive to community needs, supporting the meaningful engagement of all children and is developed in consultation with families and Community.

Position Responsibilities  (see PD for more details)

• Develop relationships with Aboriginal community and engage with members and Elders to provide a strong connection for children to Aboriginal culture and country in collaboration with Kinder Director, teachers and educators.
• Build and maintain relationships, alongside Kinder teacher and educators, with the Traditional Owners, Elders and Respected Persons to ensure that Dja Dja Wurrung and Aboriginal culture underpins all elements of the kindergarten program.
• Build and maintain respectful and partnerships with families and children, and respond sensitively to individual child and family needs.
• Respect the confidentiality of information relating to children, families, Community and the service and comply with the services privacy and confidentiality policy.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of a community-based kindergarten curriculum, drawing on Dja Dja Wurrung and Aboriginal heritage and culture and reflecting the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

What you will bring

• Experience working with Aboriginal communities or Aboriginal children.
• Experience working in a community based educational setting.
• Previous experience working within the NQS and related regulatory standards and requirements.
• An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development.
• The ability plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience as an educator, ensuring that the Kindergarten/Service philosophy and goals are met across all programs and service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with staff, families, professionals and Community.

Education, Training and/or Competencies

Mandatory

• An approved Diploma of Children’s Services or Certificate III qualification (or equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations or be working toward).
• Experience obtaining and maintaining accreditation under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Be able to fill the position of person in day-to-day charge (if required by the Approved Provider in accordance with the Regulations).
• Previous experience in the Early Childhood sector (preferred 3 years + experience).

Preferred/ desired

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation.
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis Management Certificate.
• Knowledge of National Regulations, NQF, VEYLD and EYLF.

Ready to join our casual team? If you’re available to work at short notice throughout the week, we’d love to hear from you! As we have multiple casual positions available and would love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role, we’ll review applications and conduct interviews as they come in, so apply early!

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to recruitment@bdac.com.au 

BDAC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.